Genshin: A Bastard Life Simulation (Patreon)

V1 Chapter 16: Ruined Life

"You should be happier, shouldn't you?" Shenhe's face showed a somewhat ironic smile, "It's okay, as long as Chongyun is safe, I don't care about anything else."

"You're wrong," however, Li Xingshan shook his head, "I don't know what medicine you took, but you're not allowed to take it anymore."

Shenhe hesitated a bit, "But..."

"No buts..." Li Xingshan pounded the table and said, "This is my order."

.........

Meanwhile, outside the Student Council office.

"Why is it taking so long?" Pan Zhi, who was "invited" out, stood in front of a mirror on the wall, lazily touching his chin, frowning slightly, "I wonder what they're doing inside?"

Pan Zhi's personality was quite jealous. Although Shenhe showed no interest in him, he believed that with his Vision and his status as a key disciple in the family, it was only a matter of time before he could win Shenhe's heart with some effort.

Though his rationality told him that there couldn't be anything happening between Shenhe and Li Xingshan, given their age and status difference, watching the woman he admired be alone with another man still made him deeply uncomfortable.

"Nevermind, I might be overthinking," Pan Zhi looked at the mirror in front of him and meticulously adjusted his hair, wearing a confident smile, and said to himself, "No matter how you compare, I'm much better than that brat. Shenhe... I know you must love me. It's just that you're too shy to express it. Don't worry, one day, I'll make you admit it!"

Little did Pan Zhi know that his self-praising monologue was clearly seen and heard by Li Xingshan and Shenhe behind the mirror.

"Really.." Shenhe's hands were pressed against the one-way glass, supporting her body. Her face was slightly red as she said, "Are all you men so horny and foolish all the time?"

"Not all," Li Xingshan stood behind Shenhe, working hard on something, "But many men... when faced with the woman they like, they tend to become foolish."

"Really...?" Shenhe bit her lip, "But... but I don't feel that you're being foolish at all. Could it be... you don't like me?"

"What I've done, isn't it foolish enough?" Li Xingshan softly said, "In my life, I've always played the role of a good child, a good student. I could have peacefully graduated from this school, obtained an enviable job, found a beautiful wife from a good family, and had two or three children... But it's all for the sake of having you. I had to take risks and make this big move. If I'm the least bit careless, my life will be ruined!"

Li Xingshan's words left Shenhe in a daze for a moment.

Indeed, she knew she was a charming woman, and her aloofness and pride mostly stemmed from her self-awareness.

However, men like Li Xingshan, with a bright future, could easily win the hearts of many outstanding girls even if they didn't choose her. Those girls would be gentler, better matched in terms of family background, and most importantly, much younger.

Undoubtedly, those girls were more suitable for him.

Pan Zhi's ability to read the atmosphere was indeed a bit weak. To Shenhe's discomfort, she silently glared at him.

"Alright, let's stop talking about this. We still have important things to do," Li Xingshan said as he continued his work, "Focus on the case."

For ordinary people, beauty is often no match for the ravages of time.

"Your life hasn't been ruined yet," Shenhe said calmly, "But mine has been ruined by you. I hate you."

"Of course, you can hate me," Li Xingshan smiled, "But you should finish that sentence."

"I hate you," Shenhe hesitated for a moment and said, "My master."

【"Sly Smiling Shiba Inu" effect activated, obtaining C-grade blind box x1】

............

One hour later.

"It's taking too long, isn't it?"

As time passed, Pan Zhi's mood worsened.

Whatever they were talking about, it should have been finished by now!

Could it be...

Were they really doing something unspeakable inside?

"Um..."

At that moment, strange sounds suddenly came from inside the office.

Undoubtedly, it was Shenhe's voice!

Pan Zhi felt inexplicably nervous and quickly walked to the door, intending to open it. However, the door seemed to have been locked at some point, and no matter how hard Pan Zhi tried, he couldn't push it open.

Locked?

Why would it be locked?

If they were just discussing things, was there a need to lock the door?

"Open the door!" Pan Zhi pounded the door, feeling angered, he shouted. "What are you doing in there?!"

However, the door showed no signs of opening.

Annoyed, Pan Zhi took two steps back, and his water element Vision at his waist emitted a blue light. A water sphere the size of a soccer ball condensed in his palm.

Just as he was about to use the water sphere to break open the office door, the door creaked open, and Li Xingshan stuck his head out, smiling, "Sorry for keeping you waiting... What are you doing?"

"Nothing..." Pan Zhi dispersed the water sphere in his hand, furrowing his brows, "What about you guys? Why did you lock the door?"

"Oh, you misunderstood. The door automatically locks, and only I can open it," Li Xingshan calmly lied, "After all, I hate being disturbed when I work."

"Hmph!" Pan Zhi pushed Li Xingshan aside and entered the office, only to see Shenhe sitting in her original position, looking completely normal. He asked, "Are you... are you okay?"

"What could be wrong with me?" Shenhe said expressionlessly, "We were just discussing plans to help Chongyun get out of trouble."

"It seems... you've been discussing for quite a long time," Pan Zhi's face showed a hint of suspicion, "And just now... I seemed to have heard some strange sounds."

Shenhe's face flashed with surprise at Pan Zhi's words, but it quickly disappeared. She coldly smiled and said, "How long I talk with others is none of your business."

"I..." Shenhe's words caused a change in Pan Zhi's expression. He murmured, "I... I'm just a little worried about you guys..."

"Worried about what?" Shenhe remained unfazed, "Are you worried that this little guy and I are doing something inappropriate in this office?"

"I..." Pan Zhi, who was struck by Shenhe's words, immediately shook his head, "How could I have such thoughts?"

"Hmph, even if I were doing something like that, it's none of your business," Shenhe stood up and said coldly, "I just hope you stay away from me."

After speaking, Shenhe left without looking back, leaving Pan Zhi behind.

At this moment, Pan Zhi's face naturally looked extremely ugly. He turned his head, looked at Li Xingshan, and gritted his teeth, "Didn't I tell you to stay away from Shenhe?"